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Split-Sleeper Pilot Program Would Study 6/4, 5/5 Splits
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a pilot program to evaluate even more flexible sleeper-berth split options in the hours of service rules.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a pilot program to evaluate even more flexible sleeper-berth split options in the hours of service rules.
Bestpass also surpassed 10,000 customers with 650,000 active transponders deployed on U.S. toll roads.
Vector's new contactless billing system helps fleets expedite supply chain requirements, from issuing a bill of lading, to pickup and delivery, to final billing.
The National Registry of Medical Examiners has been plagued with problems since its rollout in 2014, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has done a poor job of oversight, according to a review by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.
Clarience Technologies has acquired Ecco Safety Group, a manufacturer of audible warning equipment and emergency lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles.
Dependable Highway Express has been piloting two Volvo electric trucks as part of its sustainability efforts and plans to order more.
The driver-activated Over The Air updates feature is now standard on the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, and Granite models, enabling customers to implement software updates themselves.
For vehicles being put back into service after a prolonged period — particularly in wintertime — fleets should follow these best practices when replacing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and engine oil to avoid mechanical issues and keep vehicles running smoothly.
Winter operations brings trucking additional risks, with snow, black ice and other dangers. Driver training can help reduce the chances of injuries from crashes or from slips and falls.
Cenntro Automotive’s City Porter, a Class 4 all-electric van with a payload of 5,700 pounds and 636 sq.-ft. of cargo capacity, is aimed at fleets and logistics customers in the last-mile delivery market.
U.S. trailer orders maintained a healthy, four-month long order trend as 2020 closed out.
Gladstein, Neandross & Associates is looking for fleets to contribute to the second edition of its State of Sustainable Fleets report, covering natural gas, propane, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles fleet adoption.
National average diesel fuel prices were $2.67 per gallon as of Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
